Saddle Bags

[Roadking]

Ok since there isn't a fresh post about this topic I'll start one.

I'm looking for saddlebags that fit the Gz250 (mine is a 99). What website or model brand has been tested and tried and found to be true?

[Razorburns]

http:////www.jafrum.com/motorcycle/sd2050

Got these for mine from Jafrum a while back. They are throw over style (took off the rear seat, but them on and put the seat back on).

They work pretty good. The material is plastic faux leather and has begun to split and crack after about a year or so of constant usage. Put new straps on and am still getting my moneys worth out of them.

I recommend them for cheapy bags that you can beat up and not feel bad about.

[Vegas Street Rider]

Check out Viking Bags. I bought the smallest ones for about $130 seven years ago. They are holding up very well. They came with the mounting brackets and optional saddle bag slings if you want to just throw them over. They have locks and straps with additional locking tabs if you need secure storage. They are also fairly waterproof.

[Roadking]

Okay!
Thanks for the input. Vegas I have looked at those on Viking. was wondering if they are too small? I do like the lockable aspect though. I don't think I'll be using this bike that much but I do want a place for the wife to stash a wallet and to put other things

[derbydave]

I put some cheap ebay bags on my bike. I also bought the OE saddle bag supports (Suzuki Part 99950-70534) which cost more than the bags. The size is just right for the GZ and despite the price they are decent quality.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Pair-Black-Universal-Motorcycle-PU-Leather-Saddlebags-Storage-Tool-Pouches-US/182403114805?epid=2120886283&hash=item2a7812a735:g:3DUAAOSwA3dYZHV7&vxp=mtr

[Roadking]

showed the wife the Viking bags she liked the locking feature sooo, they are on the way!

[Vegas Street Rider]

I don't think you will regret your purchase. They are quality bags and have held up very well for the last 7 years here in the Vegas heat.

[Shawnski451]

I'm looking at these saddle bags from amazon. I probably wouldn't leave them on all the time but rather just throw them on and use them as needed. I like the fact that you can put them on and take them off with just a couple buckles.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D9NP2BV/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_Hb1xCbCNVJ3WF

And they also have this tail bag which is directly compatible with the saddle bags.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D9HXSXD/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_qo1xCbVN05F5C

Like I said, I wouldn't leave them on but would use them for packing some clothes and other stuff when I stay out at the cottage.

Looks like decent stuff. Any thoughts?

[Vegas Street Rider]

Nice looking bags for light weight gear. Just depends on what you had in mind. I put a set of Viking bags on mine, which is a little more substantial and they are equipped with built-in tumbler locks and straps. They can be permanently mounted or slung over the rear seat as well. They are pretty water resistant and have held up well for some 8 years now.

Check them out at Viking Bags. It is the Marauder Thor series. They run about $145.00. More substantial, but I thought you could at least look at other options. Good luck with your search.

[Shawnski451]

Nice looking bags for light weight gear. Just depends on what you had in mind. I put a set of Viking bags on mine, which is a little more substantial and they are equipped with built-in tumbler locks and straps. They can be permanently mounted or slung over the rear seat as well. They are pretty water resistant and have held up well for some 8 years now.

Check them out at Viking Bags. It is the Marauder Thor series. They run about $145.00. More substantial, but I thought you could at least look at other options. Good luck with your search.


Thanks Vegas. I have actually taken a look at the Viking bags directly because of this post. Definitely considering those. They look like they're nicely made. Do you have any pics of your bags? Its always nice to see things from a different perspective.

[Vegas Street Rider]

If you click on my user name and go to my page, you will see my picture album on the right. Click on that and there are three pictures of my bike on there with the bags.

[Shawnski451]

They look really nice... I noticed that they are considered "small" bags on vikings's site. How often have come across a situation where you wished that the bags were a bit bigger?

The reason I'm asking is that right now Viking is offering 30% off on their bags and I noticed that the "medium" Charger bag is only $15 more... Which after the 30% off works out to around $115.00

Thoughts on Thor vs. Charger bags?

[Vegas Street Rider]

Depends on what you intend to haul in them. I have the Thor bags and they work for me. I carry my rain gear in one and my motorcycle cover in the other with a little room to spare.

[Shawnski451]

Viking Thor bags are on the way... Got the for $100.00

Did you hard mount yours or leave them as throw over?

[Vegas Street Rider]

I hard mounted mine. I had to buy bolts that were 1/2" longer than the ones they supplied with the brackets and put fender washers between the chrome trim on the rear fender and the brackets so I wouldn't dent it in when I tightened it all up. Other than that, they fit perfectly. Great price by the way.

[Shawnski451]

Well, They're finally here. Ordered last Friday, here on Wednesday. Not too shabby with delivery. Packaged up really nice too. Really Can't wait for spring... sorry about the low light.

[luiz]

Guys, I just bought a GZ250 and I'm struggling a little bit in finding a saddlebag support/rack.

Any recommendations? Does the viking ones come with the support?

Thank you!

[Vegas Street Rider]

The Viking bags come with the ridged supports and the throw over adapter.